Perceptions and Interests of Dental Hygienists in Addressing Food Insecurity and HPV in Clinical Settings

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ID13585306
AuthorsTuba Khan (0009-0003-8500-5555, Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma USA), Abby Fleming (Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma USA), Jillian Joyce (0000-0003-4470-5072, Oklahoma State University), Jillian M Joyce (Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma USA), Kathleen J Porter (Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine University of Virginia Christiansburg Virginia USA), Kathleen Porter (0000-0002-6416-4261, Virginia Department of Health), Rachel A Liebe (0000-0002-8555-930X, Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma USA, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume86
Issue1
Pages21-33
Publication date2026-01-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Public Health Dentistry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-4006 • E-ISSN: 1752-7325
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/jphd.70030
PMID41582600
OpenAlexW7125690212
LanguageEN
References cited25

Despite the low readiness, hygienists reported a willingness to engage in these critical public health issues with appropriate training and support. A stage-based training program in Oklahoma may enhance dental hygienists' knowledge and confidence, thereby improving preventive care and health outcomes

Food insecurity · Health care · Oral health · Perception · Public health · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Food Safety and Hygiene · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

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